Our new ten-week programme, for anyone with a mental health issue, starts in central Brighton on 11th June ’14: come along and join in – it’s free and we provide the instruments!

Southdown Strings Sessions

Always wanted to play a stringed instrument? Now you can! If you can place a finger on a string then you can enjoy playing as part of the Southdown Strings Sessions.

Over the course of this hands-on ten-week programme, you will:

get to know each type of instrument: violin, viola & cello

learn the basics of string playing

play pizzicato and with the bow

play in small and large groups to create music together

have fun making music!

Playing an instrument in a group helps us relax and focus – it also keeps our fingers supple. Bowed string instruments are very versatile, as well as having a beautiful sound. In the group we play familiar melodies as well as creating our own.

This ten-week programme is suitable for anyone who has a mental health issue, whether you’re a complete beginner to music or more experienced. The course is freeand all instruments are provided – numbers are limited so book your place now: call Southdown on 01273 749500 or email isabel@openstrings.co.uk

The sessions are run by Southdown Recovery Services in partnership with Open Strings Music CIC, and facilitated by professional cellist and Goldsmiths-trained music leader Isabel Emerson.